Philanthropist Ms. Kathleen Patton is not only one of the Cofounders of Crossing the Digital Divide, she is also the organization’s CEO and Executive Director. With a solid background in business, having started her first NPO in her early twenties, Kathleen Patton was more than prepared to take on the challenge of opening a computer training facility. This facility has been on the cutting edge of “Reentry Programs”. City officials are heralding RP’s as being vital to the cities success as they offer support to some of the most at-risk adults who are recovering from drug abuse and other challenges. Kathleen Patton’s organization, which was formed in January 2004, gives recovering addicts the opportunity to change their lives by learning how to use today’s technology to earn a living. Crossing the Digital Divide, which is located in Los Angeles, California, has three locations to better serve the community of high-risk adults in recovery.
Kathleen Patton utilizes her business smarts to manage and oversee the operations at Crossing the Digital Divide. Because of Kathleen Patton’s efforts, the Crossing the Digital Divide staff, and the numerous volunteers, Crossing the Digital Divide is an award-winning organization that has received recognition from the local government, including the mayor of the city of Los Angeles.
In addition to her work with CDD, Ms. Kathleen Patton also enjoys a close family, friends and colleagues. Kathleen Patton relaxes by participating in swimming, volleyball, hiking, music and film.
Kathleen Patton finds special meaning in the quote, “The great gift of human beings is that we have the power of empathy.” Ms. Kathleen Patton also finds inspiration and deep meaning in a quote credited to one of her favorite writers, world-renowned author and poet Maya Angelou: "All great achievements require time."
WEEKLY CLASS REPORT
Uhuru/April 30, 2011
Opening Comments:
Computer # 11 was not operating. Had an error message that disk 0 was not being read.
Attendance:
Patricia Jones was absent. New enrollee Rose Sermons attended Saturday. I informed Rose, that considering she did not attend Tuesday class, that was considered an absent.
INTRODUCTIONS OR OVERVIEW:
Allen and I did a quick introduction of ourselves, and then we ask for everyone to state their name, and their level of computer experience.
Allen and I switched up in discussing the windows first part of Module 1
1ST TOPIC COVERED:
I went over the windows basis. Allen went over the Windows Icons, and talked about logging in and where it may apply.
2ND TOPIC COVERED:
Using the taskbar and help menu, both Allen and I did visuals with the students. Had the students use the mouse to maneuver over some of the functions. This is where we went around the room to make sure everyone understood and knew how the taskbar and help menu works.
Allen went over the first discovery term, and then had 5 more students read out the remaining discovery term.
ADDITIONAL TOPICS:
Allen handed out 4 papers.
Personal Plan for success
Paper expectations
Cover Letter
Making an outline
I wrote down the instructors names for Cover letter, and gave them dates, on which the Outline and paper is due.
LAB TIME:
Lab time was spent on working the Mavis Typing.
FINAL NOTES:
Natasha Callier has great difficulty reading. I sense there will be some issues pertaining to her doing her paper.
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